Easy Chicken Fajitas in Foil Packets

Relax and enjoy your day, knowing that dinner is ready with these easy make-ahead meals of juicy chicken fajitas in foil packets. Grill, then load them up with your favourite fajita fixings! Easy prep, easy clean-up.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (* see recipe in Notes below )
• 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 bell peppers (1 each of red, yellow and orange, thinly sliced)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika ((optional))
• 1 lime
• 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
• 2 avocados
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup light sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (finely chopped)
• 2 oz (50 gm) tortilla chips (for garnish (or wrap in tortillas))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut four squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil, about 16 inches square.
2. 2Lay out on your counter and top each with a 16-inch square of parchment paper (optional)
3. 3Slice chicken breasts crosswise into thin strips. Toss with a little olive oil and up to 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning mix. Place one breast on each of the foil/parchment paper squares.
4. 4Divide peppers and onions evenly and arrange beside each of the chicken breasts.
5. 5Sprinkle the peppersand onions with 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, if desired. Drizzle the chicken and peppers with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Squeeze a little lime juice on each.
6. 6Fold foil loosely over chicken securing ends, but allowing a little space for heat to circulate. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
7. 7Grill over medium heat, checking for doneness after 20 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure the thickest pice of chicken registers 165°F.
8. 8Garnish with cilantro and serve with sliced avocados or homemade guacamole,cherry tomatoes, sour cream, and tortilla chips. Alternatively, you can wrap these fillings in warmed tortillas.